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What was a key belief of humanism during the sixteenth century in Europe?
What was a key belief of humanism during the sixteenth century in Europe?
- Promotion of superstitions over reason
- Belief in a geocentric model of the universe
- Advocacy for autocratic rule
- Encouragement of education for everyone (correct)
What did Ptolemy believe about the movement of heavenly bodies in the universe?
What did Ptolemy believe about the movement of heavenly bodies in the universe?
- They revolved around the sun at varying speeds
- They moved in perfect circles around the Earth (correct)
- They were stationary in relation to Earth
- They moved randomly in different paths
Why did Copernicus' heliocentric model of the universe conflict with traditional beliefs?
Why did Copernicus' heliocentric model of the universe conflict with traditional beliefs?
- It contradicted the Bible's geocentric view (correct)
- It proposed a new deity governing celestial movements
- It aligned perfectly with Ptolemy's theories
- It emphasized epicycles in planetary motion
What did an epicycle represent in Ptolemy's model of planetary motion?
What did an epicycle represent in Ptolemy's model of planetary motion?
How did humanists view the freedom of belief during the sixteenth century in Europe?
How did humanists view the freedom of belief during the sixteenth century in Europe?
Which ancient Greek philosopher's astronomical observations were studied by humanists during this period?
Which ancient Greek philosopher's astronomical observations were studied by humanists during this period?
What was one significant aspect of Copernicus' background that influenced his scientific ideas?
What was one significant aspect of Copernicus' background that influenced his scientific ideas?
What did Copernicus propose about the position of the Sun in the universe?
What did Copernicus propose about the position of the Sun in the universe?
How did Copernicus's theory conflict with the Christian Bible according to some people?
How did Copernicus's theory conflict with the Christian Bible according to some people?
What was the name of the book in which Copernicus published his theory?
What was the name of the book in which Copernicus published his theory?
What was the difference between the beliefs of Protestants and Catholics during the time of Copernicus's theory?
What was the difference between the beliefs of Protestants and Catholics during the time of Copernicus's theory?
What was Tycho Brahe's proposal regarding the motion of celestial bodies?
What was Tycho Brahe's proposal regarding the motion of celestial bodies?
What was unique about Tycho Brahe's approach to astronomy?
What was unique about Tycho Brahe's approach to astronomy?
What was Tycho Brahe's goal in studying astronomy?
What was Tycho Brahe's goal in studying astronomy?
How did Tycho Brahe improve the accuracy of his astronomical observations?
How did Tycho Brahe improve the accuracy of his astronomical observations?
